Why doesn't this government worker get the day off?

I need to take the day off. From my comfortable office, in a wasteland of an industrial office park-type area, I see cars flying thru the trees on the expressway and see bikers pedaling in bundled suits of lycra. Supposedly it is warm outside and a nice day and I'd like to be out there - but I'm in here, pretending to care about work.

To make matters worse, my girlfriend has the day off. When I left her sound asleep this morning, she was probably dreaming about all the fun she'll have today with her three playdates, while I'm sitting behind this desk, wishing I was weathly and free.